Christianity
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In all ages, Christians as true believers, following the example of Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary, who every year on the bright feast of Easter visited the walls of Jerusalem. Initially, pilgrims were considered pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, later they began to call those who wandered from shrine to shrine
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The article tells about the Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God in Mytishchi, which was returned to the church during the years of perestroika. A brief overview of the history of its creation and subsequent events related to it is given
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Church names of girls not only reflect the Christian views of their parents, but often determine the character of their daughters, and hence their fate. In addition, they seriously affect such an important aspect of education as national self-identification
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On this day, October 15, Andrey, Boris, Vasily, Georgy, Dmitry, Yakov, Ivan, Kupriyan celebrate their name day. In addition, Mikhail, Peter, Selivan, Stepan and Fedor need to be congratulated on the day of the angel. And of the women, the name day on October 15 is only for Anna and Ustinya
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The now lost Orthodox church, located in Karelia, was an outstanding monument of Zaonezhsky wooden architecture, an object of the republican cultural heritage. The Assumption Church was located in Kondopoga, in the historical part of the city
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The article tells about the church of St. Nicholas in Pyzhi, a recognized monument of temple architecture. A brief overview of the history of its creation and the main events associated with it is given
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When are the Days of the angel Anna, a beautiful female name, celebrated? You can answer this question simply by listing the dates. But let's find out what the name day tradition means, what is the meaning of this name, what characteristics do women with the name Anna have?
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In the Scandinavian language, the name Helga means "holy, consecrated." Women named that way are distinguished by great energy and inner strength. They are independent and independent, hardworking and patient, purposeful and courageous. Already in childhood, a girl named Olga is active and unpredictable
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Name day is a great holiday when a person remembers his patron saint. When is Maxim's name day? How to determine the date of your name day? You will learn all this by reading the article
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What is called the clergy of the temple, who is included in the clergy. How to become a clerk and how much do people working in the church earn
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The middle of the last month of summer for Orthodox believers is notable for the fact that during this period the Assumption fast begins. On the first day of its beginning, according to tradition, many Christians celebrate the feast of the Honey Savior, dedicated to the memory of the 7 Maccabee martyrs. What special happened on this day?
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On Earth there are many people of different nationalities, religions and cultures. But few of them do not know the Archangel Michael. After all, he is one of the few saints revered in all religions, many stories have been written about his miracles. And yet it is worth knowing in more detail who the Archangel Michael is in the Orthodox Church
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Wonderworkers in Christianity have been from time immemorial. There are monks, priests, ordinary people among them. Saint Peter went from a boyar son to the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia. His life will be interesting to learn not only for believers, but also for everyone interested in the history of the Russian state and the fate of famous people
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It was 1240. Fleeing from the Tatar-Mongol invasion, two Orthodox monks go to Volhynia. Here, among the dense forests, they find refuge - a small cave in the Pochaevskaya mountain … It is from this event that the story of the appearance of the miraculous Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God begins
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Cleansing an apartment from negative influences does not require serious preparation. This is a fairly simple ritual that can be performed every month. How to clean an apartment with a church candle, s alt or prayer?
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In the life of every person there are moments when he wants to get rid of everything negative and bad. One of the most exciting topics in this period of life is getting rid of sins. Today we propose to talk about how to deal with those sins in which believers repent from confession to confession, how not to turn a conversation with a priest into a report. We will try to answer the question of how to get rid of sins, whether to deal with all at once or solve problems one by one
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St. Alekseevsky convent (Saratov) traces its history back to the 19th century. The monastery houses many relics of Orthodox Christianity, there is a spring, an orphanage and a Sunday school
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Among the attractions of the ancient city of Tver are unique architectural monuments, a picturesque embankment, museums and theaters. The city, which was once the citadel of a powerful principality, has long turned into a major tourist center. But its main value is Orthodox shrines. This article will focus on the churches of Tver
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The day of September 28, 2008, when the Intercession Church in Yasenevo was solemnly laid, became a real holiday for many zealots of the faith. In honor of this significant event, a solemn prayer service was performed, accompanied by a procession, the participants of which were not only the future parishioners of the temple, but also numerous guests from all over Orthodox Moscow
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The Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos (Nevsky Forest Park, Leningrad Region) is subordinate to the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church. This is an example of wooden architecture that adorns the Bogoslovka Manor park complex
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For many, St. Petersburg and its surrounding territories are associated with beautiful gardens and luxurious palaces
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The article tells about one of the most revered Orthodox icons - the icon of the Mother of God "Blessed Sky". The history of its appearance in Russia is given. The history of the creation of the famous Vasnetsov fresco in the Vladimir Cathedral in Kyiv is also presented
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Have you ever dreamed of visiting the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope? Most likely not, since it was hidden from prying eyes for a long time. Now part of the palace is open to the general public. This means that we can visit it, only virtually, but the tour will be interesting. You will be amazed by the hidden treasures of the papal residence
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Many people want to lose weight, but not everyone understands that the problem of obesity is not only physiological, psychological, but also spiritual
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The article tells about the miraculous icon of the Mother of God "Reigning". A description of the icon is given and the story of its miraculous discovery in 1917 is retold. It also talks about the meaning of the icon for the Orthodox people of Russia
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Have you tried to change housing by buying and selling? If yes, then you know how long and troublesome it is. Here, involuntarily, you will resort to any help. Can prayer help?
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Turning to God works - healing, strengthening, encouraging. Increases prayer and the influx of the grace of the Lord. One of our main helpers among God's heavenly host is the archangel Raphael
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The most common version of the origin of the name Ruslan refers to the Scandinavians. If you open the etymological dictionary, you can see that this name comes from the Old Norse Rysaland, which means "Russian land" or "land of the Rus"
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The article tells about the miraculous icon of the Kozelshchanskaya Mother of God and the monastery in which it is now located. The facts of history from the 18th century to the present day are given
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Eugene Angel Day can be celebrated both in winter and in autumn. It all depends only on the preferences of the parents and on what time the child was born, because there are many saints with that name
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The article tells about the saint of the Ethiopian church, the Monk Moses Murin, who became famous for his struggle with the passions sent to him by the devil. A brief overview of events related to his life is given
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Prayer to the icon "Nupipivaemoy Chalice" is said most often to cure drunkenness. The original of this miraculous image, unfortunately, was lost in Soviet times. However, a prayer read in front of a new consecrated icon, painted from a photograph of an old one, also helps with alcoholism
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The presence of icons in the temple confuses many. They seem to be idols, in front of which, moreover, candles must be placed. What is the meaning of icons for the Orthodox? Is the veneration of icons justified?
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Morning prayers are a conversation with God at the beginning of each day. They express gratitude for the night and ask for blessings for the coming day
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"God is trinity in persons" - these are not three gods, but one God. Perhaps this is the most obscure and mysterious dogma of the Orthodox faith. Could there be an icon depicting these entities?
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Evening prayers are the daily pillar of the spiritual life. At first they seem boring and incomprehensible, but in fact the prayer rule is very important, you should learn to follow it
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A name is not just a word. It is of great importance both in the life of a person and his entire family. Sometimes parents decide to give a name to a girl according to the calendar or to name a son in memory of some great person. What can be called according to the church calendar?
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The central sacrament of Orthodoxy is communion. For his sake, the Divine Liturgy is celebrated - the main service of the day
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Among all the holidays celebrated by the Orthodox Church, the Mother of God is probably the most touching. Believers call the Mother of God holidays those when some event concerning the Mother of God is remembered. This is the Introduction to the Church of the Mother of God, the Annunciation, the Assumption and the rite of burial, the Nativity of the Mother of God, the Intercession
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Name day - the day of the name, so this word is etymologically deciphered. But in fact, it is not the name that is celebrated at all, but the memory of the saint in whose honor the baby is named